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additional sifting of a product may or may not remove foreign objects, depending on
the measurements of the objects and the mesh aperture of the sifter. In these
situations, the preparation or processing of the food must be described in the
recommendation submitted by the District.
or
d) The product contains a hard or sharp foreign object less than 7 mm in length and if
a special-risk group, as defined in the background section, is among the intended
consumers of the product.
or
e) The product contains a hard or sharp foreign object over 25 mm in length.
A sample found to contain a foreign object that meets criterion c., d., or e.,
above should be considered adulterated within the meaning of 21 U.S.C.
342(a)(1) if a health hazard is established by CFSAN review. The CFSAN
health hazard review in this case will consider various factors including the
intended use of the product, subsequent processing steps, official guidance
and requirements concerning unavoidable natural defects, and other
mitigating factors that could eliminate, invalidate or neutralize the hazard
prior to consumption of the food product.
REMARKS:
If CFSAN review finds no health hazard associated with a sample containing
a hard or sharp foreign object that meets criterion c., or d., above, the
sample should be considered adulterated within the meaning of *21 U.S.C.
342(a)(3)* if a CFSAN review finds the article unfit for food. The CFSAN
review in this case will consider various factors including subsequent
processing steps, extent of contamination, and intended use of the product.
SPECIMEN CHARGES:
The following charges are appropriate for a product that satisfies criteria a.
and b. for direct reference seizure:
Issued: 3/23/1999
Revised: 5/2005